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Calls for Papers and Contributions
Action Learning Action Research Association (ALARA) World Congress 2010
What:	The theme 'Appreciating our Past, Comprehending out Presents and Prefiguring our Future' invites issues concerning methodology and practice, participatory and action based approaches to research and learning and notions of power (its uses and misuses) within research and learning relationships and elsewhere.
Deadline for submissions:	Thursday, 29 April 2010
For more information:	http://www.globalfocus.org.nz/infoservices/downloads/Journal%20Call%20for%20Papers%20Ad%20%2824.02.10%29.pdf
Auckland | Globalisation and Public Policy: An International Cross Cultural Research Exchange Conference At The Institute of Public Policy
What:	AUT | 10 - 12 August 2010 The Conference is interested in public policy papers of globalisation relating to its sub-themes including migration and ethnicity, financial markets and local development, poverty, international security and nationalism health policy, global leadership and the global environment.
Deadline for submissions:	Wednesday, 31 March 2010
For more information:	http://autserve.aut.ac.nz/ipp/conference.html
Auckland | Transitions to Sustainability Conference and a call for papers
What:	Conference dates: 30 November - 3 December 2010 What are the transition pathways to a more sustainable future? What can engineers and scientists do to help? This Conference aims to build momentum for that transition by showcasing current successes, sharing the challenges and highlighting the directions and connections required. Paper themes include evolutions in technology, limits to growth, tomorrow's infrastructure and New Economics.
Deadline for submissions:	Friday, 16 April 2010
For more information:	http://www.nzsses.auckland.ac.nz/conference/index.htm
Australia | International Rainforest Tourism Symposium
What:	Palm Cove, Cairns: 22 - 24 June 2010 This symposium aims to bring together stakeholders in rainforest tourism, rainforest science and rainforest management researchers. A call for papers goes out to organisations and individuals with an interest in the leisure, tourism and service sectors for sustainable rainforest management and tourism business.
Deadline for submissions:	Thursday, 15 April 2010
For more information:	http://www.jcu.edu.au/ctth/symposium10/index.htm
Bangladesh | Knowledge Globalization Conference 2010 - call for papers
What:	Dhaka | May 8, 2010 – May 10, 2010 'Empowerment through knowledge transfer and progress through knowledge sharing.' Conference papers, abstracts and posters are invited, particularly those in areas of the environment, natural disaster, water management issues, entreprenuership and innovation.
Deadline for submissions:	Wednesday, 31 March 2010
For more information:	http://ocs.sfu.ca/kglobal/index.php/conf2010/2010dhaka
Capacity Building for Gender, Poverty and Mobility Analysis of Road Transportation Development in GMS
What:	The Asian Institute of Technology is calling for papers on its May 6-7, 2010 International workshop on Gender, Economic Integration, and Cross-border Road Infrastructure Development: Poverty and Mobility in the Context of Asia.
Deadline for submissions:	Saturday, 20 March 2010
For more information:	http://www.genderandtransport.ait.ac.th/
Conferences and Workshops
Auckland | New Zealand and the Asia Pacific Economy [pdf]
What:	University of Auckland Business School | 25 March, 2010 The new Executive Director of APEC and other eminent speakers from around the region will discuss the importance of greater economic integration in the Asia Pacific and New Zealand's place in the emerging regional economic architecture.
Registration Deadline:	Thursday, 25 March 2010
For more information:	http://www.globalfocus.org.nz/infoservices/downloads/NZ-Asia-2c.pdf
Auckland | NFP 2010: Generational Change
What:	Butterfly Creek, Auckland | May 21-23 2009 This non-profit leadership conference is being held in Open Space. Join others in discussions as they bring their experiences and ideas together to develop strategies that will enable your organisation to benefit from generational change.
Registration Deadline:	Saturday, 1 May 2010
For more information:	http://www.johncoxon.com.au/nfp2010.html
Australia | Climate Adaptation Futures
What:	Gold Coast | 29 June - 1 July, 2010 'Preparing for the unavoidable impacts of climate change'. This conference is among the first international forums focusing solely on climate impacts and adaptation. It will bring together scientists and decision makers globally to share research approaches, methods and results.
Registration Deadline:	Monday, 28 June 2010
For more information:	http://www.nccarf.edu.au/conference2010
Australia | International Conference on Climate Change: Impacts and Responses
What:	Brisbane | 8-10 July 2010 This conference addresses a range of critically important themes relating to climate change. Plenary speakers include some of the world’s leading thinkers in the fields of climatology and environmental science, as well as numerous paper, workshop and colloquium presentations by researchers and practitioners.
Registration Deadline:	Thursday, 25 March 2010
For more information:	http://on-climate.com/conference-2010/
Fiji | ODN Conference 2010: Regionalism and Service Delivery: Meeting the needs of Pacific Island People
What:	Naviti Resort | April 14- 15, 2010 Recent changes in global aid policies and practices have had significant implications for both governance and service delivery in Pacific Island countries. This conference explores how the changes have raised important issues for Pacific Island government, civil society and communities.
Registration Deadline:	Wednesday, 14 April 2010
For more information:	http://www.gdn-oceania.org/Portals/83/Downloads/Amended_due_date_for_papers_Biennial_ODN_Conference_2010.doc
Hong Kong | Corporate Social Responsiblity Asia Summit 2010
What:	Hong Kong | 14-15 September 2010 CSR Asia focuses on CSR issues facing companies in Asia in capacity building and awareness raising to advance sustainable development. The annual Summit usually gathering over 300 international leaders to explore key CSR issues and strategies, and to bring new insights for businesses, governments, NGOs and other CSR practitioners.
Registration Deadline:	Monday, 6 September 2010
For more information:	http://www.csr-asia.com/summit2010/the_summit.php
Hong Kong | Joint World Conference on Social Work and Social Development
What:	June 10 -14, 2010 This This first ever consortium offers a unique platform for more than 2,000 professionals, academics, practitioners, social planners, policy makers and advocates from East and West to meet, exchange, and develop an action agenda for social work and social development in the next decade.
Registration Deadline:	Tuesday, 1 June 2010
For more information:	http://www.swsd2010.org/en/index.html
UAE | DIHAD 2010: Global Health Challenges of Tomorrow: Impact & Response
What:	Dubai | 4-6 April, 2010 Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development Conference and Exhibition (DIHAD) on global health focuses on a number of pressing issues affecting the humanitarian domain and communities in need. Topics include Pandemics, the MDGs, maternal and child mortality, and environment and health.
Registration Deadline:	Monday, 15 March 2010
For more information:	http://www.dihad.org/conference.php
Courses and Training
Asia-wide | CSR Asia: Training Programme Calendar 2010
What:	Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Asia offers a range of services and training to its strategic partners and other companies and organisations. Courses include stakeholder engagement, reporting and communications, Business Strategies for Climate Change and Diversity and Inclusion Training.
Registration Deadline:	Friday, 31 December 2010
For more information:	http://www.csr-asia.com/course.php
Auckland & Wellington | Council for International Development (CID) 2010 training programme
What:	CID runs a training and organisational building programme, providing workshops, one-to-one mentoring and organisational development assistance. The workshops deliver expertise and knowledge to individuals in the NGO sector and to enable sharing across the international development community to benefit people, their environment and communities.
Registration Deadline:	Friday, 31 December 2010
For more information:	http://www.cid.org.nz/training/
Philippines | Building Capabilities for People-Centered Development: IIRR Courses for 2010 [pdf]
What:	The International Institute of Rural Reconstruction, a small international development, research and training organisation holds courses and study programs include: Participatory Approaches to Development Management, Community-Managed Disaster Risk Reduction and Community-Managed Health.
Registration Deadline:	Friday, 31 December 2010
For more information:	http://www.globalfocus.org.nz/infoservices/downloads/2010%20IT-1.pdf
Thailand | International Center for Development Communication (ICDC) 2010 Courses Dates
What:	ICDC specialises in training, communication and consultancy services. It supports organisations in sustainable development capacity building in the social and economic sectors primarily on agriculture, health, education, environment, and participatory planning and implementation.
Registration Deadline:	Friday, 31 December 2010
For more information:	http://www.icdc.eto.ku.ac.th/index.php?option=com_content&view=section&layout=blog&id=4&Itemid=2
Scholarships and Grants
2010 NZAID International Development Research Fund
What:	The NZAID programme of the MFAT has opened the 2010 round of the International Development Research Fund (IDRF). The fund is open to New Zealand based researchers working in partnership with researchers from developing countries. The fund will focus on development policy, practice and outcomes in developing countries.
Application Deadline:	Friday, 14 May 2010
For more information:	http://nzaid.govt.nz/what-we-do/idrf-application-guidelines.html
Other Events & Resources
2010 Prize for Women's Creativity in Rural Life
What:	The Women's World Summit Foundation invite nominations for the 2010 prize. The prize honors women and women's groups which exhibit exceptional creativity, courage and commitment for the improvement of the quality of life in rural communities. Contributions to sustainable development, household food security and peace are key focuses.
Closing Date:	Wednesday, 31 March 2010
For more information:	http://www.woman.ch/june09/women/1-introduction.php
Australia | Our Land, Our Future: Melanesian Land Speaking Tour 15 - 29 March 2010
What:	Australia-wide Customary land tenure is under pressure from aid agencies who want to instigate land reforms to accelerate economic growth. However, indigenous peoples have significant concerns about the transformation of land ownership practices. Customary ownership is central to Melanesian peoples; land reform threatens livelihoods, cultures, environments and economies. Hear from two leading campaigners for land rights in Melanesia about the impacts of land reforms on Melanesian peoples, their cultures, economies and livelihoods. Speakers: Joel Simo, Land Desk, Vanuatu Cultural Centre Steven Sukot, Campaigns Manager, Bismarck Ramu Group, PNG The tour will visit Brisbane, Canberra, Newcastle, Sydney and Melbourne. For tour dates, see: http://www.aidwatch.org.au/events/our-land-our-future-melanesian-land-speaking-tour
Closing Date:	Monday, 29 March 2010
For more information:	http://www.aidwatch.org.au/events/our-land-our-future-melanesian-land-speaking-tour